Tag: attack
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Romanian national was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in NetWalker ransomware attacks
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in SecurityNewsRomanian national was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in NetWalker ransomware attacks, pleading guilty to fraud charges in June. Romanian national Daniel Christian Hulea, 30, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in NetWalker ransomware attacks. Hulea pleaded guilty to computer fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy on…
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Top cyber attacks of 2024: Lessons from the year’s biggest breaches
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in SecurityNewsThe cyber attacks of 2024 were memorable to say the least. This year, cybercriminals targeted critical industries and high-profile organizations, using increasingly sophisticated tactics to exploit First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/top-cyber-attacks-of-2024-lessons-from-the-years-biggest-breaches/
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AI-Powered Actions Cybersecurity Leaders Are Taking to Outwit Bad Actors
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in SecurityNewsAs a cybersecurity executive, your job is clear: protect business operations, safeguard consumers and ensure the security of your employees. But in today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, these responsibilities are more challenging than ever. The rise of AI-powered attacks demands that you take decisive, specific actions to not only improve efficiency but also enhance your……
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Impart is now available in the AWS Marketplace – Impart Security
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Tags: api, attack, data, detection, fraud, infrastructure, injection, kubernetes, marketplace, metric, monitoring, risk, service, strategy, threat, tool, update, wafToday, we are thrilled to announce that Impart is now available in the AWS Marketplace. More Streamlined Contracting AWS customers with existing spend commitments can apply their Impart purchase toward their AWS commitment. This availability simplifies the buying process with streamlined contractual and legal terms, enabling faster procurement. Product Benefits AWS customers can now more easily purchase…
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Editors’ Panel: Cybersecurity 2024 – Thanks for the Memories
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in SecurityNewsLooking Back on the Ransomware Attacks, Resilience Lessons and Tech Trends. In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed defining cybersecurity moments of 2024, from the CrowdStrike outage and its implications for vendor resilience to ransomware’s continued evolution, and the shifting dynamics in the tech industry affecting startups and M&A activity. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Ascension Notifying 5.6 Million Affected by Ransomware Hack
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in SecurityNewsMissouri-Based Hospital Chain Initially Reported That Attack Affected Only 500. Seven months after a ransomware disrupted its IT systems for weeks, Catholic hospital chain Ascension Health is now notifying nearly 5.6 million current and former patients and employees that the incident – which also involved data theft – potentially compromised their information. First seen on…
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Nearly 6 million people were impacted by ransomware attack on Ascension Health
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in SecurityNewsA cyberattack against the massive health system in May had an even larger impact than previous reported, leading to the exposure of sensitive information belonging to millions of people. ]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/nearly-six-million-affected-ransomware
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Crypto heist proceeds exceed $2B amid more attacks
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/crypto-heist-proceeds-exceed-2b-amid-more-attacks
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Counterfeit Acunetix-based attack tool examined
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/counterfeit-acunetix-based-attack-tool-examined
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Why manufacturers face a dramatic rise in AI-powered email attacks
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/why-manufacturers-face-a-dramatic-rise-in-ai-powered-email-attacks
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Newly uncovered attack exploits Microsoft’s UI Automation framework
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/newly-uncovered-attack-exploits-microsofts-ui-automation-framework
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Romanian Sentenced to 20 Years for NetWalker Ransomware
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in SecurityNewsDaniel Hulea Orchestrated Attacks Targeting Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic. A U.S. federal court sentenced a Romanian man to 20 years in a U.S. prison for his role in Netwalker ransomware attacks including against healthcare and education sectors during the novel coronavirus pandemic, extorting millions of dollars from victims worldwide. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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BeyondTrust customers hit by wave of attacks linked to compromised API key
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in SecurityNewsThe cybersecurity vendor said an attacker compromised its access-management tool and reset customer passwords. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/beyondtrust-customers-attacks/736203/
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Managed XDR, AI and SMB Defense: Barracuda CEO Shares Vision
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in SecurityNewsBarracuda CEO Hatem Naguib Shares Strategies for Email Protection, Managed Services. With cyberthreats becoming more sophisticated, Barracuda CEO Hatem Naguib explains how managed XDR and AI-driven email protection help SMBs. From stopping phishing attacks to automating incident response, Naguib highlights solutions that streamline operations and address cloud adoption risks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Romanian Netwalker ransomware affiliate sentenced to 20 years in US prison
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in SecurityNewsDaniel Christian Hulea admitted to earning up to $21.5 million from attacks carried out by Netwalker, a group known for targeting the healthcare sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/romanian-netwalker-sentenced-prison-twenty
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North Korean Hackers Stole $1.34 Billion in Crypto in 2024
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in SecurityNewsNorth Korean hackers stole $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, more than half of the $2.2 billion stolen in all crypto hacks, and the attacks by threat groups linked to the rogue nation are becoming more frequent and are happening more quickly. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/north-korean-hackers-stole-1-34-billion-in-crypto-in-2024/
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How to Prevent DDoS Attacks: 5 Steps for DDoS Prevention
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in SecurityNewsDDoS attacks are security threats that seek to cripple network resources such as applications, websites, servers, and routers, which can lead to heavy losses for victims. However, they can be prevented through implementation of security best practices and advanced preparation, like hardening your networks, provisioning your resources, deploying strong protections, planning ahead, and actively monitoring…
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Ascension Says Medical Information Stolen In Attack, 5.6M Affected
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in SecurityNewsAscension Health disclosed that patient medical data was stolen in connection with a May ransomware attack that disrupted clinical operations. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2024/ascension-says-medical-information-stolen-in-attack-5-6m-affected
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Ransomware attack on health giant Ascension hits 5.6 million patients
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in SecurityNewsThe cyberattack on Ascension ranks as the third-largest healthcare-related breach of 2024. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/20/ransomware-attack-on-health-giant-ascension-hits-5-6-million-patients/
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Ukraine’s Security Service Probes GRU-Linked Cyber-Attack on State Registers
The Security Service of Ukraine has accused Russian-linked actors of perpetrating a cyber-attack against the state registers of Ukraine First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ukraines-probes-gru-linked/
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Another NetWalker Ransomware Affiliate Gets 20-Year Prison Sentence in US
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in SecurityNewsA second individual accused of being involved in NetWalker ransomware attacks, a Romanian national, has received a 20-year prison sentence. The post Another NetWalker Ransomware Affiliate Gets 20-Year Prison Sentence in US appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/another-netwalker-ransomware-affiliate-gets-20-year-prison-sentence-in-us/
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Ascension: Health data of 5.6 million stolen in ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsAscension, one of the largest private U.S. healthcare systems, is notifying over 5.6 million patients and employees that their personal and health data was stolen in a May cyberattack linked to the Black Basta ransomware operation. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ascension-health-data-of-56-million-stolen-in-ransomware-attack/
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Russia fires its biggest cyberweapon against Ukraine
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Tags: access, attack, breach, cisa, communications, country, cyber, cyberattack, defense, email, governance, government, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, risk, russia, service, strategy, threat, ukraine, vulnerability, warfareUkraine has faced one of the most severe cyberattacks in recent history, targeting its state registries and temporarily disrupting access to critical government records.Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna attributed the attack to Russian operatives, describing it as an attempt to destabilize the country’s vital digital infrastructure amid the ongoing war.”It’s already clear that the…
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Lazarus Group Spotted Targeting Nuclear Engineers with CookiePlus Malware
The Lazarus Group, an infamous threat actor linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), has been observed leveraging a “complex infection chain” targeting at least two employees belonging to an unnamed nuclear-related organization within the span of one month in January 2024.The attacks, which culminated in the deployment of a new modular backdoor…
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Rspack npm Packages Compromised with Crypto Mining Malware in Supply Chain Attack
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in SecurityNewsThe developers of Rspack have revealed that two of their npm packages, @rspack/core and @rspack/cli, were compromised in a software supply chain attack that allowed a malicious actor to publish malicious versions to the official package registry with cryptocurrency mining malware.Following the discovery, versions 1.1.7 of both libraries have been unpublished from the npm registry.…
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Romanian Netwalker ransomware affiliate sentenced to 20 years in prison
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in SecurityNewsDaniel Christian Hulea, a Romanian man charged for his involvement in NetWalker ransomware attacks, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to computer fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy in June. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/romanian-netwalker-ransomware-affiliate-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison/
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Juniper warns of Mirai botnet scanning for Session Smart routers
Juniper Networks has warned customers of Mirai malware attacks scanning the Internet for Session Smart routers using default credentials. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/juniper-warns-of-mirai-botnet-scanning-for-session-smart-routers/
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NotLockBit Previously Unknown Ransomware Attack Windows macOS
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in SecurityNewsA new and advanced ransomware family, dubbed NotLockBit, has emerged as a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape, closely mimicking the behavior and tactics of the notorious LockBit ransomware. NotLockBit notably distinguishes itself by being one of the first ransomware strains designed to effectively attack both macOS and Windows operating systems, showcasing powerful cross-platform capabilities.…
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Romanian National Sentenced to 20 Years for NetWalker Ransomware Attacks
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in SecurityNewsA Romanian man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the devastating NetWalker ransomware attacks. Daniel Christian Hulea, 30, was also ordered to forfeit over... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/romanian-national-sentenced-to-20-years-for-netwalker-ransomware-attacks/